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Province investing in over 1,500 new continuing care spaces in Alberta
CALGARY, AB - The provincial budget unveiled last month put a strong focus on health care, with the government committing over $3 billion towards the health care system.On Thursday, March 3, the provi...
Mar 03, 2022

Alberta Sheriffs shut down drug house in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat, AB--The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Medicine Hat that was a magnet for violence and drug activity.The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sh...
Mar 03, 2022

GoFundMe president tells MPs that freedom convoy fundraiser was 'unique'
OTTAWA - The president of GoFundMe is defending how the crowdfunding platform handled a campaign that raised millions of dollars for protesters who spent weeks blockading streets and sidewalks in the ...
Mar 03, 2022

New support model announced for youth in care to transition to adulthood
Young adults who were formally in government care will now be able to benefit from a new support model that will prepare them to live independently, pursue education and build their careers.Children's...
Mar 03, 2022

47 Canadians charged in global child sex investigation
TORONTO, ON - RCMP says 47 Canadians have been arrested and 12 children have been removed from abusive situations as part of a global investigation into online child sexual exploitation.The Mounties s...
Mar 03, 2022

Canada expedites temporary visas for Ukrainians, imposes new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression can find a safe haven in Canada using expedited temporary visas for emergency travel, the federal government announced Thursday while it also ratcheted up the eco...
Mar 03, 2022

Tories to choose new leader Sept. 10
OTTAWA, ON - The Conservative Party of Canada will wait until September 10 to pick a new leader, providing more time for prospective candidates to mount their campaigns, including former Quebec premie...
Mar 03, 2022

Good Samaritan assaulted and has truck stolen for his troubles
BROOKS - A Good Samaritan who stopped to check on a pick up truck that hit the ditch near Brooks yesterday morning, was assaulted by the occupants and had his truck taken. It happened on Highway 1A ou...
Mar 03, 2022

COVID cases remain low in Alberta over last four days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday. Due to technical issues on AHS' part, a full breakdown was not provided on Monday, so today's report will cover st...
Mar 03, 2022

Effort improves, penalty kill struggles continue for Tigers in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB - It was a bounce back night effort-wise for the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday, but unfortunately it didn't transfer to the scoresheet.Offensive chances against the star-studded Edmont...
Mar 02, 2022